Neural Correlates of Sexual Cue Reactivity in Individuals with and without Compulsive Sexual Behaviours
This fMRI study reveals that individuals with Compulsive Sexual Behaviour (CSB) exhibit heightened neural responses to sexual cues in brain regions associated with drug addiction. The findings highlight a dissociation between "wanting" (desire) and "liking," suggesting CSB...
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